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It's hard to imagine Edinburgh without hearing the echoes of traditional Scottish music throughout the capital. From the streets of the Old Town to the intimate pubs, the city's musical...

very year towards the end of May, people from around the globe gather in the town of Listowel to celebrate the city’s literary heritage. Artists, writers, publishers and poets come...

For a long time, this isolated village on the Cesme peninsula in Turkey was inhabited by a slightly ageing population... But today, Alaçati is undergoing a complete renaissance. Thanks...

Tunisia is home to some sumptuous medinas, three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Tunis, Kairouan and Sousse. Many others are well worth a visit for their beauty, each with...

If you feel the need to reconnect with your spiritual side and prioritise your well-being, Thailand could be just what you're looking for. The destination is home to some of the world's...

The largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Victoria borders 3 East African countries: Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. Formed by a depression created...

With its myriad of lakes, rivers and waterfalls, Switzerland is sometimes referred to as "Europe's water tower" and boasts a multitude of natural springs, the potential of which has...

Named Nueva Isabela after Queen Isabella of Castile, Spain, the first city in the New World was founded on 4 August 1496 by Bartolomeo Columbus, Columbus' brother and governor of the...

When you think of Qatar, you think of the capital Doha and its skyscrapers, dreamy beaches and oil installations, perhaps... But there's more to Qatar than that. The country on the...

Discovered only 17 years ago, the Gocta waterfall stands out for its 771-metre height. Located in the Amazon region of Peru, its existence was essentially known to the locals before...

When you think of Peru, chances are that the first image that springs to mind is the ruins of Machu Picchu. Famous the world over, the site was even voted "New Wonder of the World"...

Greece's historical treasures are not just to be found in Athens. Indeed, there are many archaeological remains to discover outside of the city, all of them exceptional and poetic....

With its long coastline exposed to all the influences of the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is also subject to its whims and moods: a distant swell driven by the westerly wind ends up on...

When you think Brighton, you think Pride, that’s how much the event is meshed into the city’s DNA. It’s a yearly dazzling, inspiring and incomparable event that takes place on the...

The tale of Cyrano de Bergerac is one for the ages. A fictional account loosely based on the life of the real Cyrano de Bergerac who lived from 1619 to 1655, emphasises themes of adhering...

What exactly is a wadi, one of Oman's little natural wonders? A wadi is a canyon cut into the rock by a river bed. Water is the source of life in the wadis, whether in the form of...

Every year during three weeks in August, the entire city of Edinburgh transforms into an explosion of artistic flair and the city seems to overflow with colour and creativity. Known...

Welcome to the archipelago of Malta, the little treasure of the Mediterranean. Whether you're a keen hiker or a nature lover in search of cultural discoveries, the archipelago is a...

Taghazout (pronounced "Tarazout"), which has long remained a secret, was first frequented by the hippy community before becoming the seaside resort it is today. This typical little...

The whole world is familiar with the classics of Spanish gastronomy: Andalusian gazpacho, Valencian paella, sangria... But when you travel around Spain, you discover much more, with...

Crossroads: at the crossroads, a point of intersection, a place where roads cross, where you have to make a choice. This is exactly what awaits us at Crossroads Maldives, a unique...

Far from the vast plains of the Masai Mara National Park, home to the lions, elephants and majestic giraffes for which Kenya is famous, set off to discover Watamu, a little hidden...

A trip to the Italian peninsula is every traveller's dream. Experiences such as relaxing in a Venetian gondola, sipping fine wine in Tuscany and tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain...

The gastronomy of Mauritius is a journey in itself. Street food, traditional dishes and gourmet cuisine, each dish awakens the senses with its flavours, smells and spices. The cuisine...

Dublin, the Irish capital, is the ideal base for discovering Ireland for the very first time, and offers a concentration of the country's riches. History, culture and heritage punctuate...

Greece may be a small country, but its culinary specialities have conquered palates the world over. The reason is simple: Greek cuisine is delicious! It is best enjoyed in the country's...